Einstein provides a variety of fellowships for research, global health, and other enriching experiences listed below. Students may apply for fellowships or other programs that are not listed, but must be approved by Dr. Vagish Hemmige, vahemmig@montefiore.org.

Einstein Research Fellowship

$1,075 per month stipend for up to 12 months of mentor-guided research during a gap year, typically between your clerkship year and fourth year.
The research project leads to an original research paper and serves as the Scholarly Paper required of all Einstein students.
Students are encouraged to work with the best possible mentor for them, whether that be a Einstein/Montefiore mentors or a mentor at another institution, including outside of the United States.
Some mentors at Einstein separately fund gap year opportunities independent of OMSR:
- If you are interested in international research, please contact Jill Raufman, MS, MPH to discuss opportunities.
- If you are interested in addiction research, please contact Dr. Tiffany Lu
Students who are in good standing are eligible to apply.
The first round of applications are due February 15. Applicants will be notified on or before April 1. Thereafter, we will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until funding runs out.
Guidance is available for preparing your application by watching the video here or referencing the powerpoint slides here. The powerpoint slides include our rubric as to how applications are evaluated. A sample career plan is available here and a sample research plan is available here.

Einstein Research Fellowship Documents

2024 application
Einstein Research Fellowship Mentorship Guidelines (for Students and Mentors
CITI Instructions for Students
Conflict of Interest (COI) Disclosure Instructions
Research Fellowship Mentor Evaluation Form
Love Letters--An Anthology of Constructive Relationship Advice Shared Between Junior Mentees and Their Mentors